Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 September 2010
200 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children if the State has made a decision regarding the release of medical records to persons who suffered damage as a result of the administration of a vaccines (details supplied) without the necessity of having to contest such cases in court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34399/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been informed that the Local Health Office concerned has no record of a request for access to immunisation records in respect of the person concerned. I have been further advised by the HSE that access to immunisation records, if in existence, can be facilitated by way of administrative access. However, as the request is in respect of medical records potentially in the possession of the HSE, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply.
